Non-Autism Books of Interest - 1998


Paul Alberto.
Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers, 5th ed (Prentice-Hall, 1998). See later edition. ISBN: 013079760X (textbook, 514 pages). [se,behavioral,text]
Ruth Weltmann Begun, editor.
Ready-to-Use Social Skills Lessons & Activities for Grades PreK-K (West Nyack, New York: The Center for Applied Research in Education, 1998). Published through Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 0876284721 (paperback, 240 pages); ISBN: 0876288638 (spiral-bound, Jossey Bass, 1995); ISBN: 078796638X (paperback, 29 pages, John Wiley 1995). [disability,social,se]
Rosemary Crossley.
Il Metodo Della Comunicazione Facilitata (Savona, Provincia di Savona/Associazione Bambini Cerebrolesi Liguria, 1998). Translation of *Facilitated Communication Training* [fc,italian]
Ronald S. Federici.
Help for the Hopeless Child (Dr. Ronald Federici & Associates, 1998). ISBN: 096671010X (212 pages). [disability]
Ross W. Greene.
The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, 'Chronically Inflexible' Children (NY: HarperCollins, 1998). Cites examples from Tourette's & ADHD, but mentions PDD, but should apply to children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Reader: Very highly recommended. ISBN: 0060175346 (hardcover, 342 pages); ISBN: 0060931027 (paperback, 336 pages, HarperCollins, 2001); ISBN: 0694521906 (abridged audio cassette, HarperCollins, 1999). [disability,parent]
David Hewett.
Challenging Behaviour: Principles and Practice (London: David Fulton, 1998). Based on the principle that it should be possible to respond to the most challenging behaviour in a way which is still positive and respectful. Includes case histories and examples. Detailed practical advice and tips, including advice on issues like how to keep calm and control one's own behaviour in frightening, frustrating or explosive situations. Reader: superb. http://www.independence.co.uk/bd.cgi/fulton/isb?1853464511 ISBN: 1853464511 (paperback). [disability]
Carol Stock Kranowitz.
The Out-Of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping With Sensory Integration Dysfunction (Perigee, 1998). Forward by Larry B. Silver. Reader: best book on sensory integration. http://www.the-out-of-sync-child.com/ ISBN: 0399523863 (paperback, 322 pages). [disability,si]
Jackie Lewis & Debbie Wilson.
Pathways to Learning in Rett Syndrome (London: David Fulton, 1998). A guide to the educational needs of people with Rett syndrome. http://www.independence.co.uk/bd.cgi/fulton/isb?185346533X ISBN: 185346533X (paperback, 144 pages). [disability,se]
Lisa Lewis.
Special Diets for Special Kids (Arlington, Texas: Future Horizons, 1998). http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/page.html http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/book2.html Also Jessica Kingsley, 1999, 252 pages. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/autism/lew_spe.html ISBN: 1885477449 (paperback, 252 pages). [nutrition,allergy,treatment]
Garry Martin & Joseph Pear.
Behavior Modification: What it is and how to do it, 6th edition (Prentice-Hall, 1998). Textbook. ISBN: 0130807427 (paperback, 444 pages). [behavioral,disability]
Eric J. Mash, editor & Russell A. Barkely, editor.
Treatment of Childhood Disorders, 2nd edition (New York: Guilford Press, 1998). ISBN: 1572302763 (hardcover, 771 pages). [disability]

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